In light of two cats in New York City that tested positive for COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidelines and recommendations for people who have pets. While there have been very few cases of animals catching the virus from humans, there is no evidence to suggest humans are at risk of […]
Amid the global outbreak of novel coronavirus COVID-19, pet parents find themselves wondering if their furriest friends are at risk of catching the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the short answer is no – your cat is safe from coronavirus. Their website states, “At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets
Amid the growing concerns around the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is providing information on keeping animals safe during a human health crisis and encouraging pet owners to include pets in their emergency plans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 infection results from
For thousands of years, our companion animals have been our best friends in good times and bad. Now, as we face one of the worst pandemics in modern history, accompanied by the fear and loneliness that come hand in hand with the isolation of mandatory quarantining, we have a chance to make a difference in
